I’m dark and rich, yet cool inside...

RIDDLE AND BRAIN TEASER

Today’s Riddle & Brain Teaser

Here’s a challenging riddle and brain teaser for you:

Riddle:
I’m dark and rich, yet cool inside,
Together we make a taste collide.
A winter breeze with a cocoa twist,
In ice cream, candy, I exist.
What am I?

Brain Teaser:
A chocolate shop sells chocolate-mint bars in packs of 3 for $5 or packs of 7 for $10.
If you want exactly 21 bars, what is the least amount of money you must spend?

RIDDLE AND BRAIN TEASER ANSWERS

Today’s Riddle & Brain Teaser Answers

Answers:
Riddle Answer: Chocolate Mint

Brain Teaser Answer:

• You need 21 bars, and you can buy:

  • Packs of 3 for $5

  • Packs of 7 for $10

• Best strategy:

  • Buy three packs of 7: 3×7=21 bars3 \times 7 = 21 \text{ bars}3×7=21 bars 3×10=30 dollars3 \times 10 = 30 \text{ dollars}3×10=30 dollars

  • Alternative method:

    • 7 bars (1 pack) for $10

    • Two packs of 3 (6 bars) for $10

    • Another two packs of 3 (6 bars) for $10

    • Total = 21 bars for $30

Minimum cost: $30 🍫🌿

Enjoy National Chocolate Mint Day